July 22nd

Nick Christensen, Philip Teeners' first baseman, stretches out in an effort to get the out against the Post 320 Rising Stars last Tuesday in Rapid City. The Teeners faced a much older group of players, but made a decent showing. The Stars came to Philip on Thursday to again face the Philip team, giving the Teeners some much needed experience.

Kaci Olivier (center) and Jaci Benter (right) took advantage of the hot weather last week to set up a lemonade stand in the shade of Bonnie and Clark Morrison’s yard on Pine Street. Jaci’s big brother, Dalton, stopped by to check on sales. The girls reported a brisk business.

Emory Philip Herring, 91, Sturgis, died Monday, July 12, 2004, at his home in Sturgis.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 15, 2004, at the First Wesleyan Church in Sturgis with Pastor Dwight Peterson officiating. Burial with military honors was in the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

Emory was born August 13, 1912, at Ottumwa, SD, to Elza and Matilda (Berg) Herring. His family lived at Philip, SD, before moving to Piedmont in 1928. Emory graduated from Piedmont High School in 1931.

Services for Ethel Sowards, age 66, of Pierre, who died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at St. Mary’s TCU in Pierre, were held Saturday, July 17, at Isburg Funeral Chapel in Pierre. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.

Ethel Schilling was born December 29, 1937 to Richard “Dick” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Jones) Schilling in Haakon County.